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Lapse - Disposable Camera

Lapse - Disposable Camera

For capturing real life

118K ratings
1478 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📷 Photo & Video
Free

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Released
July 28, 2022
Updated
December 6, 2025

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Lapse
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Transform your phone into a retro disposable camera. Capture moments spontaneously and develop them later, freeing you from the pressure of perfection. Relive your experiences through personalized recap videos.

✓Disposable camera simulation
✓Shoot now, develop later
✓Uncurated photo capture
✓Customizable memory recaps
✓Retro photo effects
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What users say about Lapse

Reviews of Lapse are mixed: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.8/5 from 118K App Store ratings. What users like most: vintage aesthetic, unique disposable camera concept. Top complaints: overly complicated sign-up process, forced invites to use the app. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🤍Vintage aesthetic
  • 🤩Unique disposable camera concept
  • 🌟Captures everyday moments
  • 😊Intimate sharing with friends
  • 🎨Customizable profile

Negative things

  • 🤯Overly complicated sign-up process
  • 🙄Forced invites to use the app
  • 🤖Excessive notifications
  • 🤔Inability to delete or edit photos
  • 🙃Buggy and glitchy performance
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What's New in Lapse

4.1.1

December 6, 2025

Lapse has returned to its roots as a disposable-camera app for capturing and keeping your most treasured memories Update to keep snapping and sync your memories to your device

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User reviews

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Terrible Decision

Lost all my pictures, went back reminiscing to find out you guys deleted all of my stuff in May. What a shame. I won’t recommend this to anyone now and will permanently delete this. Wish I had those pictures back
BBenrou19

BRING BACK THE SOCIAL ASPECT PLEASE

This was by far my favorite app with the social features! I’m so tired of getting on platforms with propaganda and advertisements. This was such a fun way to share what was going on in my life with my friends and seeing what was going on in their life. I would totally pay for the app if it had social features again.
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JJosieAnnaBevill

Bring back the social

I miss having the social part of this app, because i would use it like snapchat, and my parents wouldn’t let me have that app, but would let me have this one, so i could text my other friends that i didn’t have their numbers and would be a fun way to not really have it be like snap, but not just photos too.
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Mmdorkin

Bring it back

I do not like the app anymore. It was better whenever you could snap other people. I think you lost a lot of people doing this.
TBTed bus

Diabolical Bugs

As much as I love this app, it’s been too often where I’ve taken photos and they’ve gotten deleted or lost by the app. I’d hate for someone to capture priceless memories just for them to be lost forever. LAPSE! FIX THIS!
CCodenameUNK
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Camera not working for some users

Bug

Photos not saving properly

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Inability to log back into account

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Persistent issues with deleting account

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add option to save raw photos without watermark

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Implement a self-timer for photos

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Allow uploading existing photos to the app

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Add ability to reply to comments

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Improve photo sharing and messaging features

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FAQ

What does Lapse - Disposable Camera do?

This app turns your smartphone into a disposable camera. It allows you to take photos and then 'develop' them later, mimicking the experience of using a physical disposable camera. The focus is on spontaneous capture without the pressure of immediate editing or over-curation.

How does the 'shoot first, develop later' feature work?

This feature simulates the process of using a disposable camera. You take your photos, and they are not immediately available for viewing or editing. You have to wait for them to 'develop' within the app, encouraging a more mindful approach to photography and creating anticipation for the final images.

Is Lapse - Disposable Camera free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for users to enjoy.

What kind of photos can I expect from this app?

The app aims to replicate the aesthetic of photos taken with disposable cameras. This often includes a slightly grainy texture, specific color tones, and a less polished look compared to digital photos. It's designed for capturing life's moments in a more authentic and uncurated way.

Can I create recaps of my memories?

Yes, the app allows you to create customizable recaps of your captured memories. This feature helps you relive your experiences by compiling your photos into personalized video summaries, offering a unique way to look back at your moments.